Tepoztlán Wastewater Treatment Plant, Morelos, Mexico

The Tepoztlán wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Tepoztlán, in the state of Morelos, Mexico. It serves a small population of 3,651 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage municipal wastewater. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,296.00 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 345.60 cubic meters daily. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard level of treatment required for municipal wastewater in Mexico, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant operates under Mexico's national water regulations, which set discharge standards to protect water quality in receiving water bodies. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Balsas River basin. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agricultural and urban uses downstream. The plant's location more than 10 km from the coast reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall health of the inland river system.

The plant discharges into the Balsas River basin, one of Mexico's major river systems, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The watershed supports a variety of ecosystems, including riparian habitats and agricultural lands. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic biodiversity in this ecologically sensitive region.